This research article shows that even with different delivery methods of teaching (traditional classroom setting, compressed schedule, or distance learning) students thought teachers were equally effective and courses were of equal quality.Download Effectiveness of an Ethics Course

Short and Long-Term Differences in Instructional Effectiveness Between Intensive and Semester-Length Courses by: Charles R. Feldhaus and Patricia L. Fox

This research article measured student grades, test scores, behaviors, and characteristics to show that intensive courses (condensed non-traditional) are superior to traditional semester length courses because they produce deeper, longer-lasting learning than the traditional course does. However, in order for students to truly benefit from intensive courses, they must maintain their knowledge and skills by using them.Download Short- and Long-Term Differences in Instructional Effectiveness

A Comparative Study of Students’ Learning Experiences in Intensive and Semester-Length Courses and of the Attributes of High-Quality Intensive and Semester Course Learning Experiences by: Patricia A. Scott

This research article discusses the difference between intensive and semester-long courses, and finds that if intensive courses are conducted correctly, they can be a powerful alternative to the semester-long format.Download Comparative Study of Students Learning